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Politics in Mojave

Who represents Mojave

Mojave is represented in Congress by Senators Alex Padilla and Adam B. Schiff and Representatives Vince Fong and Jay Obernolte. Gavin Newsom is governor.

Alex PadillaAdam B. SchiffVince FongJay Obernolte7 people represent Mojave →
Election Day31days to goTuesday, November 3, 2026
Your representatives
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in Washington and California

What stands out about civic life in Mojave

Read from the official results and the seats below. Party is shown as the official record.

★ What stands out · In California

Who represents Mojave in state government

The governor, and the legislators whose districts cover Mojave.

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Gavin NewsomGovernor of CaliforniaDemocrat · Since 2019Website ↗916-445-2841
State Senate · District 12
Shannon GroveState SenatorRepublicanWebsite ↗661-323-0443Email
State Assembly · District 34
Tom LackeyAssembly MemberRepublicanWebsite ↗661-267-7636Email
Elections · 2024 general election

How Kern County voted in 2024

Official results for all of Kern County. Mojave’s own results aren’t published in a form we can match to the town exactly, so these are the county’s.

President282,579 votes
Donald J TrumpRepublican59.2%
Kamala D HarrisDemocrat38.2%
Others2.5%

California: Harris 58.5%, Trump 38.3%

U.S. Senate275,308 votes
Steve GarveyRepublican61.0%
Adam B SchiffDemocrat39.0%

California: Schiff 58.9%, Garvey 41.1%

U.S. House · California's 20th District288,382 votes
Vince FongRepublican65.1%
Mike BoudreauxRepublican34.9%

Covers about 86% of Mojave · whole-district result

U.S. House · California's 23rd District263,272 votes
Jay ObernolteRepublican60.1%
Derek MarshallDemocrat39.9%

Covers about 14% of Mojave · whole-district result

DemocratRepublicanLibertarianIndependent / other

Percentages are of votes for candidates; blank and spoiled ballots aren’t counted. Party colors are neutral on purpose.

On your ballot

Election Day is November 3: 31 days away

What California voters decide this November, and how to take part.

On the November 2026 ballot in California
  • U.S. HouseEvery seat, every two years (now Vince Fong, Jay Obernolte)
  • GovernorNow Gavin Newsom
  • State legislatureThe 2 seats that cover Mojave are listed below

Plus local offices and questions. Your sample ballot from the town or state has the final list.

How to vote in Mojave
  • Register or check your registration at vote.gov.
  • Ask the town clerk about absentee ballots and early voting.
  • Bring the ID your state asks for.

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In Washington

Who represents Mojave in Congress

Mojave is split between 2 congressional districts; your street decides which is yours.

U.S. Senate Both senators represent all of California
Alex Padilla
Alex PadillaU.S. SenatorDemocrat · Since 2021Website ↗202-224-3553
Adam B. Schiff
Adam B. SchiffU.S. SenatorDemocrat · Since 2024Website ↗202-224-3841
U.S. House · California's 20th District Covers about 86% of Mojave
Vince Fong
Vince FongU.S. RepresentativeRepublican · Since 2024Website ↗202-225-2915
U.S. House · California's 23rd District Covers about 14% of Mojave
Jay Obernolte
Jay ObernolteU.S. RepresentativeRepublican · Since 2021Website ↗202-225-5861

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Sources: election results from the MIT Election Data + Science Lab, official 2024 precinct returns (statewide totals from its official state files); percentages are of votes for candidates. Congressional and state legislative districts: U.S. Census Bureau (119th Congress, 2024 state districts), matched to Mojave by land area. Members of Congress: the congress-legislators project (portraits public domain). Governors and state legislators: Open States. Local officials: Open States and Wikidata. Turnout = votes for president per adult resident (Census), a rough guide, not official turnout.

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